With FD interest rates being so low, where should retirees park money?

To grow their capital, retirees should assume some equity risk, suggests Dhirendra Kumar

How to re-enter the markets now?

The decision whether to invest in equity should be based on when you need this money, advises Dhirendra Kumar

Decreasing relevance of large-cap funds

Dhirendra Kumar delves into why actively managed large-cap funds are losing their charm.

Where should I invest Rs 40 lakh for regular income?

Dhirendra Kumar sheds light on investing for regular income

Investing in small-cap funds

Dhirendra Kumar delves into different aspects of small-cap funds from the investment perspective

The king of quality

Jinesh Gopani, Head of Equity, Axis Mutual Fund talks about the key determinants of quality and why valuations matter

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Buying the very best stocks now

It looks like a difficult time to invest in stocks, but Value Research Stock Advisor will show you the way with Best Buys now

Will Franklin repay investors of its shutdown schemes?

Some of Franklin's funds have started receiving money but right now, it's stuck due to litigations, says Dhirendra Kumar

I'm not able to pocket any returns on my investments. What should I do?

Follow an asset allocation and rebalance it periodically to book profits in a methodical way, says Dhirendra Kumar

Can I expect a 15 per cent return from my investments?

Returns from equity is a function of inflation and interest rates, says Dhirendra Kumar

How should I go about investing Rs.10 lakh in stocks?

Devise a set of rules and follow them religiously, says Dhirendra Kumar

PMVVY scheme gets extended at a reduced interest rate

Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana has been extended up to March 31, 2023, but at a reduced interest rate of 7.4 per cent

Dividends play a real role

In bad times, high dividends are a great help for equity investors

Are debt funds still worth considering?

Yes, but just make sure to choose debt funds carefully, suggests Dhirendra Kumar

The task ahead

As the post-lockdown economies start up, identifying winners and losers will need some new principles

Smoke a free cigar

You could call it cigar butt investing or rupee stock investing, but the idea is not a great one

The strategy to exit from equity

Dhirendra Kumar talks about the importance of an SWP to exit from equity funds while nearing a goal.

Comparison of mutual funds and PMS

Dhirendra Kumar makes a case for mutual funds over PMS

Overview of the Senior Citizens Savings Scheme

The Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS) is a deposit scheme introduced by the Government of India to provide guaranteed returns to senior citizens

Investing a lump sum in equity

Dhirendra Kumar discusses the right approach to investing in equity funds

What is the best time to redeploy money from an underperforming fund?

Dhirendra Kumar suggests switching only if you have solid reasons to do so, irrespective of market conditions

The impact of stamp duty on your mutual fund investments

Should you be concerned about the newly imposed stamp duty on your fund investments? Read on to get the answer

How the 1991 reforms changed our lives and who gets the credit

Puja Mehra speaks with Mr. Jairam Ramesh, Congress leader and author of the authoritative account, 'To The Brink And Back', about how the 1991 reforms changed our lives and the myths and disinformation that still surrounds them

Review of a portfolio

Dhirendra Kumar reviews a portfolio and highlights the importance of perseverance in equity investing

The 'decompound' interest

Inflation eats into the buying power of your money, thus in effect 'decompounding' it. Understand how it works

The ultimate portfolio for a retiree

This story illustrates how a retiree can build a portfolio to deal with the problem of falling interest rates and steer clear of poverty in old age

Eyeing 85% capacity and breakeven by June '21: Indigo CEO

350 daily flights operating now vs. 1500 pre-lockdown, sufficient only to cover variable costs

Is there a way to find fairly priced stocks in an inflated market?

This a great time to look for stock opportunities, as many great companies, which were not available for cheap for many years, are now under the radar, says Dhirendra Kumar

Evaluating Covid-affected financials of India Inc

In order to make sense of the financial results of companies post-Covid, investors will need to dig deeper to find out if a company can survive